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Springtime on the Mountain
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Spend springtime exploring Mount Tamborine

26 Sep 2013

From September 27–29, Mount Tamborine welcomes visitors to its Springtime on the Mountain Open Gardens Festival event, which will begin with the Mountain Open Gardens Trail 2013. Along the trail, visitors can visit six beautiful private gardens that will open to the public for a limited time. From Friday September 27, gardening enthusiasts seeking inspiration can stroll through professionally landscaped acreage gardens as well as flower-filled cottage grounds from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets are available at the Botanic Gardens in Eagle Heights. more

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Fragments: Another Country
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QUT’s Art Museum presents Fragments exhibition

19 Sep 2013

The works of Brisbane-based husband-and-wife team Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan will be exhibited as part of Fragments: Another Country from Saturday September 28 to Sunday November 24. QUT Art Museum will host the exhibition, which showcases the Philippine-born couple’s elaborate and intricately planned installations –  focusing on migration, family, belonging and dislocation. Each subsequent artwork in the exhibition builds on the previous and provides an unprecedented opportunity for audiences to view a comprehensive series of pieces from the acclaimed duo. The exhibition will be officially opened on Friday September 27 at 6:00 pm. Image Credit: Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan | In-habit: project another country (2012) | Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation, Sydney more

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Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul
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Exhibition reveals hidden treasures of Afghanistan

05 Sep 2013

On Thursday September 5, Queensland Museum will reveal a collection of some of the most exciting archaeological finds of Central Asia, and expose an exclusive glimpse into the bygone world of the ancient Silk Road. Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul is an exhibition that shares the beauty and significance of Afghanistan’s past. The display also represents the courageous story of the men who risked their lives to protect their nation’s heritage and uncover these items, which were hidden from view for many years. more

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GOMA
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GOMA takes visitors on a historical tour

01 Aug 2013

Take an expertly curated My History tour at the GOMA on Friday August 8. In association with My Country, I Still Call Australia Home: Contemporary Art from Black Australia, the gallery welcomes sightseers on a historical examination of indigenous history. My History will take visitors on a tour observing the representation of indigenous histories, which have become a common matter presented in contemporary artworks in recent decades. Held on the day that celebrates International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, the tour will look at the way Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people have inserted their histories into the commonly accepted versions of Australian history. The tour will commence at 1:30 pm. Image credit: Tony Albert / Sorry 2008 / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery more

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Group of Five
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Group of Five exhibition opens at Lethbridge

01 Aug 2013

Following the Lethbridge 10 000 Award presented earlier this year, Lethbridge Gallery is introducing the Group of Five series to its program. Demonstrating the painting skills of five emerging Australian artists, who have been picked from the annual competition, the Paddington-based gallery will display its collated works from August 3–14. Commencing part one with opening drinks at the gallery on Saturday August 3 from 5:00–7:00 pm, Group of Five exhibition will celebrate the paintings of 2013 major prize winner David Kas, highly commended artist Lars Vester, emerging artist Bronwyn Hill, and talented painters Scott McDougall and Tara Spicer.   more

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the churchie national emerging art prize
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Emerging art on show in ‘the churchie’ at QCA

25 Jul 2013

The official opening and announcement of the churchie national emerging art prize will be hosted at the Queensland College of Art on Friday July 26. From 6:00–8:00 pm, guests can enjoy refreshments at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University, as the exhibiting finalists nervously await the announcement of the coveted emerging art prize. Artworks from more than 30 contenders will be displayed in the South Brisbane gallery until Saturday September 7, showcasing the talents of these Australian artists. There will also be artist discussions and professional development courses for visual-art teachers over the coming months. Image credit: Stephen Russell / Installation View (4) 2012 / Courtesy and copyright of the artist   more